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Zektzerite and Enstatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.793.20-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{100} and {010} perfect
Good/distinct on [210]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
65.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Zektzerite and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite and Enstatite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Zektzerite and Enstatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zektzerite- LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Zektzerite and Enstatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zektzerite and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zektzerite and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zektzerite is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.